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The Flyers' roster battle becomes more clear with Porter Martone taking the NCAA route
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Porter Martone’s NCAA Commitment Sharpens the Flyers’ Roster Battle Picture

July 21, 2025 3 Min Read
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Porter Martone’s decision to commit to the University of Michigan for his NCAA career means that the Philadelphia Flyers will have one less winger contending for a spot on their roster this coming fall. The hierarchy of players likely to make the NHL roster is becoming clearer, with rookies expected to move ahead of others like Alex Bump and Nikita Glebenkin. Bump has already earned praise from Flyers Assistant General Manager Brent Flahr before his first NHL training camp, while Glebenkin gained valuable NHL experience playing seven games with the Toronto Maple Leafs under former Flyers coach Craig Berube last season and showed promise during his brief time with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms after joining in March.

The Flyers are focusing heavily on player development, with many top prospects gearing up to compete for an NCAA title this season. Despite the organization’s challenging salary cap situation, there may be roster opportunities, especially if new head coach Rick Tocchet opts to play Nicholas Deslauriers regularly and Tyson Foerster isn’t ready for NHL action. Since Deslauriers is a pure winger, the Flyers might prefer players who can also play center, such as Karsen Dorwart or Rodrigo Abols—with Abols’ size and experience making him a stronger candidate. Veteran Anthony Richard could also bring valuable energy and speed to the bottom six forward group.

Jett Luchanko, the Flyers’ first-round pick in 2024, has a genuine chance to compete for a spot and participate in preseason games. However, his previous experience in the NHL revealed that he still has areas to develop before he’s ready for full-time play. The recent free-agent signing of Christian Dvorak decreases Luchanko’s odds of securing an NHL roster spot this season, and an experimental role for Trevor Zegras as a center likely means Luchanko’s window for playing time may not open until later in the year.

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While the Flyers haven’t made significant roster additions this offseason, they’ve adjusted their depth charts enough to create new competition. Luchanko, who is only 18, will need to impress at full training camp with the Guelph Storm to advance his standing, as he hasn’t yet lived up to expectations in his second-year post-draft season. Martone, who turned 19 in October, would have posed the biggest challenge to Glebenkin for a roster spot, but with his move to Michigan, he won’t be in contention this year. However, the situation could look different in the following season.

Fan Take: This update on the Flyers’ roster development highlights the crucial role NCAA commitments and player progression play in shaping NHL futures. For hockey fans, it underscores how strategic decisions and young talent cultivation can impact team dynamics and league competitiveness in the years ahead.

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